Whirlpool WDT970SAHV Owner's Manual | Page 7

Stainless Steel Tub Dishwasher with Third Level Rack
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STEP 3

Rinse Aid

SLIDE

IMPORTANT: Your dishwasher is designed to use rinse aid.  

The use of rinse aids greatly improves drying by allowing water 

to drain from the dishes after the final rinse. Rinse aid also keeps 

water from forming droplets that can dry as spots or streaks.
Filling the dispenser

Full

Add

The dispenser holds 5 oz (150 mL) of rinse  

aid. Under most conditions, this will last  

1 to 3 months.
NOTE: Indicator reads correct fill level  

when door is completely opened.
1. 

Pre

 W

ash

OPEN

SLIDE

To add rinse aid, open the  

rinse dispenser lid by gently 

pushing in the center of the lid 

with your thumb and pulling 

up on the edge. 

2.  Pour rinse aid into the 

opening until the dispenser  

is full. Do not overfill. 

3.  Clean up any spilled rinse aid. 

Spilled rinse aid can create excessive suds.

4.  Close the dispenser by pushing down gently on the lid.

Rinse Aid Setting
Your rinse aid dispenser is adjustable. For most 

water conditions, the factory setting will give 

good results. If you have hard water and notice 

calcium buildup on your dishware, you may want 

to try a higher setting. If you notice foam in your 

dishwasher, use a lower setting.
To adjust the setting:
Turn the arrow adjuster to a higher number  

to increase the amount of rinse aid.

STEP 4

Select a Cycle (varies by model)
Efficient dishwashers run longer to save water and energy, just 

as driving a car slower saves gas. Cycle times may increase or 

decrease, depending on selections. Estimated cycle times after 

calibration are listed in the “Cycle and Option Descriptions”  

chart in the following section. Select the desired cycle by  

pressing the Cycles keypad. Each time you press the Cycles  

keypad, it will advance to the next available cycle.

Select Options (varies by model)
See the “Cycle and Option Descriptions” chart in the  

following section.
You can customize the cycles by selecting the options desired 

and pressing the 

(Start/Resume) keypad. 

STEP 5

Start or Resume a Cycle

 

If needed, run hot water at the sink nearest your dishwasher 

until the water is hot. Turn off water. 

 

For best dishwashing results, water should be 120ºF (49ºC)  

as it enters the dishwasher.

 

Select the wash cycle and options desired.  

To repeat the same cycle and options used 

previously, press the START/RESUME 

keypad twice. Within 4 seconds of pressing 

Start/Resume, you must firmly push the 

door  closed. If the door is not closed within 

4 seconds, the Start/Resume LED will flash, 

an audible tone will be heard, and the cycle 

will not start.

 

You can add an item at the beginning of the cycle. Open the 

door slowly and add the item. Press the START/RESUME 

keypad and close the door firmly within 4 seconds. If the door 

has been open more than 4 seconds, the LED will flash, a 

tone will sound, and the dishwasher will not resume unless 

you press Start/Resume again.

IMPORTANT: If the door has been opened after starting a cycle 

(even during the Delay Hours option), Start/Resume must be 

pressed again.

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